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Dominican University of California

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,910

Cost of attendance at Dominican University of California in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,910

Cost of attendance at Dominican University of California in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dominican University of California was $45,001. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dominican-California

Dominican-California net price calculator

$45,001

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Dominican-California for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $45,001 $8,102 (22%) $42,087 $42,979 $46,774 $44,009 $45,803
2021 $36,899 $1,994 (6%) $25,721 $28,684 $28,619 $34,852 $41,499
2020 $34,905 $867 (2%) $27,892 $26,324 $29,787 $32,789 $39,649
2019 $35,772 $1,078 (3%) $26,865 $34,017 $26,902 $35,011 $39,035
2018 $34,694 $355 (1%) $30,462 $27,520 $29,420 $33,186 $39,177
2017 $34,339 $569 (2%) $25,880 $27,853 $30,366 $32,199 $37,086
2016 $34,908 $524 (2%) $27,850 $27,189 $31,005 $33,193 $38,420
2015 $34,384 $1,650 (5%) $27,226 $29,945 $29,383 $33,785 $38,404
2014 $32,734 -- $26,060 $27,066 $28,871 $32,078 $37,491

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dominican University of California's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $71,124 $56 $47,910 $22,088 $1,126
2021 $71,180 $1,911 (3%) $47,940 $22,088 $1,152
2020 $69,269 $3,695 (6%) $46,940 $20,358 $1,971
2019 $65,574 $1,496 (2%) $45,850 $17,806 $1,918
2018 $64,078 $9,634 (18%) $44,690 $17,534 $1,854
2017 $54,444 $1,074 (2%) $43,400 $9,254 $1,790
2016 $53,370 $1,110 (2%) $42,550 $9,056 $1,764
2015 $52,260 $1,156 (2%) $41,730 $8,784 $1,746
2014 $51,104 $1,644 (3%) $40,600 $8,794 $1,710
2013 $49,460 -- $39,050 $8,744 $1,666

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dominican-California provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 535 dormitories available to its students at $8,702 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dominican-California is $967 per month.
Does Dominican-California provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Dominican-California for one academic year is $7,070, which works out to $786 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Dominican-California estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,126.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Dominican-California estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,052
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,348
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,834
How much is Dominican-California application fees?
Dominican-California does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Dominican-California offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dominican University of California cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,970 $1,042
For out-of-state students $1,970 $1,042

Housing and Meal

Dominican University of California offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dominican University of California for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $7,070 $8,702 N/A 19 535
2021 $6,932 $8,702 N/A 19 535
2020 $6,785 $8,530 N/A 19 545
2019 $6,530 $8,280 N/A 19 545
2018 $6,370 $8,280 N/A 19 620
2017 $6,180 $8,040 N/A 19 545
2016 $6,060 $7,880 N/A 19 526

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dominican University of California during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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